Nov 17, 2011 in this brand new study of children born in 1998, 1 in 110 were found to be on the autism spectrum. Robert w sears with clarity and compassion, the autism book guides the reader through the maze of autism, covering both detection and treatment. Sears, md, is a father of three, boardcertified in pediatrics, and a coauthor in the sears parenting library. Sears covers the territory broadly, fairly, clearly, and in very useful detail. It lays out alternatives to the vaccination schedule issued. Bob sears, the antivaccine pediatrician who first made a name for himself with his book recommending an evidencefree. Bob wrote both the autism book and the vaccine book, the latter of which has sold over 200,000 copies and is now frequently cited by members of the antivaccination movement. Robert sears the vaccine book is slim, hugely popular with parents and the bane of pediatricians existence. He is also the author of the autism book and coauthor of happy baby. Bob sears s the autism book brings early detection, treatment, recovery and prevention to light, for age of autism. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which. Jenny mccarthy is an actress, celebrity, author and activist. Sears alternative and cdcs childhood vaccine schedules. Making the right decision for your child 2007, proposes two alternative vaccination schedules that depart from accepted medical recommendations.
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Making the right decision for your child, which seeks to address the biggest concerns of parents who are looking for a middle ground between the official cdc vaccine schedule and not getting any vaccines at all. Bob sears finally faces discipline from the medical board of california orac june 29, 2018 1 comments it couldnt have happened to a nicer guy than dr. Bob, author of the vaccine book and the autism book, and coauthor of the baby book in the sears parenting. It lays out alternatives to the vaccination schedule issued annually by the advisory committee on. Apr 02, 2010 the autism book is clear and wellorganized. Making the right decision for your child, robert sears, md, writes that the schedules he put together follow proper dosing intervals and age ranges that each vaccine is. Bob, author of the vaccine book and the autism book, and coauthor of the baby book in the sears. Bob sears is a boardcertified in pediatrics, and a coauthor in the sears parenting library. Bob sears views on vaccines have inspired loyal followers and a crush of criticism, sept. Bob, is an american pediatrician from capistrano beach, california, noted for his unorthodox and dangerous views on childhood vaccination. Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40 000 copies.